US6019052A - Method and apparatus for embroidering tubular material - Google Patents

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US6019052A
US6019052A US09/039,757 US3975798A US6019052A US 6019052 A US6019052 A US 6019052A US 3975798 A US3975798 A US 3975798A US 6019052 A US6019052 A US 6019052A
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    • D05B21/00—Sewing machines with devices for automatically controlling movement of work-carrier relative to stitch-forming mechanism in order to obtain particular configuration of seam, e.g. program-controlled for sewing collars or for attaching pockets
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  • the present invention relates, generally, to a method and apparatus for embroidering tubular material.
  • the present invention relates to a method for embroidering tubular material and the use of an embroidering apparatus therewith, in which the embroidering apparatus includes an embroidering device which is attachable to a free-arm sewing machine.
  • the embroidering device has an embroidering frame, which is horizontally displaceable above the free arm of the sewing machine by first drive means in the X-direction and by second drive means in the Y-direction.
  • An intermediate space is formed, permitting the introduction of a tubular material between the embroidering device and the free arm of the sewing machine.
  • Japanese Patent Application No. 04-354969 discloses a further embroidery device known to the prior art, which is designed in an L-shaped manner.
  • the embroidery device of this prior art fully abuts the front side, as well as the face of the free arm and it is rigidly joined with the machine.
  • the electrical energy and the control signals are supplied via an exposed flexible cable.
  • Embroidery patterns can be produced with apparatus known to the prior art on flat fabrics. However, it is not possible with such devices to embroider tubular or hose-like textiles, such as the sleeves of blouses or T-shirts and the like, which is a significant drawback.
  • an object of the present invention to provide an embroidery method and related apparatus by which both flat and tubular structures can be embroidered.
  • the embroidering apparatus includes an embroidering device which is attachable to a free-arm sewing machine.
  • the embroidering device has an embroidering frame, which is horizontally displaceable above the free arm by first drive means in the X-direction and by second drive means in the Y-direction.
  • An intermediate space is formed, permitting the introduction of a tubular material between the embroidering device and the free arm of the sewing machine.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a sewing machine having an embroidery unit directly attached to the sewing machine, as is known to the state of the art;
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the free arm of the sewing machine and the embroidery unit of the prior art arrangement in accordance with FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation of a sewing machine, with an embroidery unit mounted thereon, by means of the spacer element in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a top view of the free arm of the sewing machine and embroidery unit mounted thereon by means of a spacer element, with an embroidery frame in accordance with FIG. 3 and the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic representation of the sewing machine, the embroidery unit and the spacer element, in which the various elements are shown separated from one another;
  • FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken through the mounting device of the invention, along the line VI--VI in FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 7 is a partial view of the embroidery unit of the invention shown cut open.
  • FIG. 1 shows a sewing machine 2, the structure of which will not be explained in greater detail since such structure is conventional, well known to the art and not important for understanding and achieving the intended benefits of the present invention. Only those parts of sewing machine 2 which are required for explaining the invention are denoted and discussed in greater detail hereinafter.
  • reference numeral 1 denotes the housing of sewing machine 2, which is mounted on a base plate 5 and has a substantially L-shaped design.
  • Free arm 3 is arranged on vertical leg 4 of machine housing 1 with a spacer from base plate 5.
  • the catcher is drivably supported (not visible) on the free end of said free arm below stitch hole 7.
  • a needle 11 is inserted in needle bar 9 above stitch hole 7.
  • provision could be made for a display or control unit designed in another manner.
  • the associated control keys are denoted by reference numeral 16.
  • Another row 17 of keys serves for selecting special functions. All elements needed for guiding the thread and the latter itself are not denoted nor shown because said elements are not required for describing the present invention and their design has no bearing on the invention.
  • An embroidery device 21 adjoins front end 19 of free arm 3. Said embroidery device fully abuts flush on back side 23 of free arm 3, and is mechanically connected with sewing machine 2 by means not shown.
  • An embroidery frame 27 is drivably mounted on embroidery frame carrier 25 and displaceable in the Y-direction.
  • the driving means for the X- and Y-movements of an embroidery frame are sufficiently well known from the state of the art.
  • embroidery frame 27 can be driven in a conventional manner along a programmable path. Accordingly, free programmable embroidery patterns can be produced with sewing machine 2 on a textile structure clamped in embroidery frame 27.
  • the positions of embroidery device 21 and free arm 3 of sewing machine 2, relative to each other, are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and correspond with the state of the art.
  • embroidery device 21 is disposed in both X- and Y-directions with spacings "a" and "b” from face 19 and, respectively, back side 23 of free arm 3, forming an intermediate space.
  • a spacer element 29 is inserted between base plate 5 of sewing machine 2 and embroidery device 21. Height “h” of spacer element 29 corresponds, approximately, with the height of base plate 5, so that free access is assured for introducing tubular material via the freely suspended end 19 of free arm 3.
  • Spacer element 29 comprises mechanical retaining and centering means permitting an exactly positioned connection of embroidery device 21 with base plate 5 and sewing machine 2.
  • the two cams 33, 35 engage mating recesses 37, 39 on base plate 5 (see, FIG. 5.)
  • the connection between embroidery device 21 and spacer element 29 is established analogously. Therefore, a direct connection between embroidery device 21 and sewing machine 2 can also be made with the same means when flat textiles are to be embroidered.
  • a cam 41 which vertically projects beyond the surface of spacer element 29 and which engages the housing of embroidery device 21 from the bottom through a recess 43, cooperates with scanning means 45 in order to scan for the presence of spacer element 29.
  • scanning means 45 triggers a signal to the controller, so that the latter only releases embroidery pattern control data for a limited embroidery zone or range.
  • Scanning means 45 preferably, comprises a light barrier, which is actuated by cam 41 acting as a shutter.
  • the electrical power and control connections between embroidery device 21 and sewing machine 2 may be established in a conventional manner via an externally installed cable or by plug connections (not shown.)
  • the plug connection can be designed so that they are simultaneously connected when spacer element 29 is plugged together with base plate 5 of sewing machine 2 and with embroidery device 21.

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